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'''Steve Nelson''' is an [[African-American]] [[vibraphonist]] most widely known as the vibraphonist for [[Dave Holland]]. Born in Pittsburgh, Steve earned was educated at [[Rutgers University]], where he earned his Masters Degree. [http://www.daveholland.com/band.html] |
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| Origin = {{flagicon|USA}} <small>[[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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| Occupation = [[Vibraphonist]], [[Bandleader]] |
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| Instrument = [[Vibraphone]] |
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| Genre = [[Jazz]] |
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| Label = [[High Note Records|High Note]], [[Sunny Side Records|Sunny Side]], [[Criss Cross Records|Criss Cross]] |
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'''Steve Nelson''' born in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], is an [[United States|American]] [[vibraphonist]], and has been a member of [[Dave Holland]]'s Quintet and Big Band for over a decade. He graduated from [[Rutgers University]] with both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in music, and his teaching activities have included a position at [[Princeton University]].<ref>[http://www.daveholland.com/band.html Dave Holland.com]</ref> He has appeared at concerts and festivals worldwide and has made recordings as the leader of his own group. As a resident of the [[New York]] area he has performed and recorded with many great musicians including [[Kenny Barron]], [[Bobby Watson]], [[Mulgrew Miller]], [[David "Fathead" Newman]], [[Johnny Griffin]] and [[Jackie McLean]]. |
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Latest recording is ''Sound-Effect'' ([[2007]]), featuring pianist [[Mulgrew Miller]], [[Peter Washington]] on bass, and on percussion [[Lewis Nash]]. |
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==Discography== |
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|2007 |
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|''Sound-Effect'' |
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|Jazz |
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|High Note |
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|2004 |
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|''Fuller Nelson'' |
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|Jazz |
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|Sunny Side |
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|1999 |
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|''New Beginnings'' |
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|Jazz |
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|TCB Music |
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|1999 |
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|''Communications'' |
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|Jazz |
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|Criss Cross |
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|1989 |
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|''Live At Acireale'', Vol. 1 & 2 [Live] [Import] |
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|Jazz |
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|Red Records |
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|1989 |
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|''Full Nelson'' |
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|Jazz |
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|Sunny Side |
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==Footnotes== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22408 Steve Nelson: Vibing]<br /> |
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*[http://www.internationaljazzproductions.com/snelson.html Steve Nelson article] |
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Steve Nelson born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an American vibraphonist, and has been a member of Dave Holland's Quintet and Big Band for over a decade. He graduated from Rutgers University with both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in music, and his teaching activities have included a position at Princeton University.[1] He has appeared at concerts and festivals worldwide and has made recordings as the leader of his own group. As a resident of the New York area he has performed and recorded with many great musicians including Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, Mulgrew Miller, David "Fathead" Newman, Johnny Griffin and Jackie McLean.
Latest recording is Sound-Effect (2007), featuring pianist Mulgrew Miller, Peter Washington on bass, and on percussion Lewis Nash.
Discography
| Year | Title | Genre | Label | |
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| 2007 | Sound-Effect | Jazz | High Note | |
| 2004 | Fuller Nelson | Jazz | Sunny Side | |
| 1999 | New Beginnings | Jazz | TCB Music | |
| 1999 | Communications | Jazz | Criss Cross | |
| 1989 | Live At Acireale, Vol. 1 & 2 [Live] [Import] | Jazz | Red Records | |
| 1989 | Full Nelson | Jazz | Sunny Side |